| Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. We | | | | the significance of the season. The families |
| should take the opportunity to discuss the | | | | who do not go to church can still do so much |
| origins of Christmas and the attitude of | | | | to instill in the minds of their children the |
| giving with our children. We should allow our | | | | Christmas spirit.Make the Christmas tree the |
| children to participate in the Christmas | | | | center of the living room. Take the time to |
| school plays and church school plays.Over the | | | | downgrade the television set. If you must, |
| years commercialism has drowned out the true | | | | watch television only at certain times. Then |
| meaning of Christmas. It is up to us as | | | | turn it off. Watch Christmas programs only.If |
| parents to restore Christmas back to its | | | | you are serious about resurrecting the spirit |
| rightful place. We can start in our own homes | | | | of Christmas then the focus must be on family |
| with our own families.Family togetherness, | | | | and the things that a family does together. |
| unconditional love and goodwill should be the | | | | Purchase books about Christmas in other |
| bywords of Christmas. Stories and pictures | | | | faraway countries.Your children will gain an |
| about the origins of Christmas should be all | | | | understanding and respect for different |
| around our homes. Our churches should be | | | | cultures and their traditions. Christmas is |
| taking a major role in spreading the true | | | | not just celebrated in their corner of the |
| Christmas spirit.Our church should have many | | | | world. Show them that it is a world wide |
| small social activities leading up to one | | | | celebration.Set a night or two aside for a |
| major event that will take place very close | | | | drive to see the lights. That is always fun. |
| to Christmas day. All families should be | | | | Try your level best to include grandma and |
| required to attend. With a view to inviting | | | | grandpa in the family outings. Children just |
| another family. The invited family should be | | | | love when grandparents tell stories of their |
| a family that does not attend church on a | | | | childhood.You are building memories for your |
| regular basis.Make sure your children are | | | | children and for your entire family. |
| directly involved in at least one charity | | | | Grandparents coming to stay at the house for |
| event over the holiday. They can donate a toy | | | | the holidays? Put the children in charge of |
| or even help with a fundraising drive for | | | | decorating the spare bedroom for their |
| those less fortunate.Try not to purchase toys | | | | grandparents.Above all take the time to let |
| that overwhelm the children. Yes, make sure | | | | the children know that the Christmas spirit |
| the toy will make your child feel special. | | | | should not be displayed only in December. |
| However, that can be done without overkill. | | | | Show them by your example as loving and |
| Be sure to remind them of the true gift of | | | | caring parents that the Christmas spirit of |
| Christmas which is baby Jesus.Construct as | | | | love and joy should be spread throughout the |
| many gifts as you can with the children. Set | | | | year.Decorating the home at Christmas sets |
| aside special time for this. Make a big fuss | | | | the tone for a wonderful holiday season. The |
| over the time that is set aside. Prepare for | | | | food, the stories, and building the memories |
| the time and be sure that you have all the | | | | are what Christmas is all about. This 3 in 1 |
| tools necessary for a successful time.Working | | | | Christmas book is a must have for the |
| with the children on the different Christmas | | | | holidays. Grab it here: Christmas. |
| crafts and cards reinforces in their minds | | | | |